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Making Connections: Become a Mentor

Begin Making a Difference!

Making Connections seeks individuals who will:

  • dedicate 4-6 hours a month toward building a relationship with their mentee,
  • offer support, advice, and guidance to their mentee while they explore higher education, apply for college, and gain knowledge about the STEM fields,
  • assist their mentee with career exploration through job shadows and sharing work experiences, and
  • support and motivate their mentee towards success in achieving their aspirations.

What is the time commitment?

Mentors are expected to:

  • Attend a mandatory mentor orientation and training
  • Engage in 4-6 hours per month of interpersonal communication with your mentee
  • (in-person meetings, phone, and e-mail contact)
  • Attend monthly mentor-mentee socials with your mentee as well as other Making Connections workshops and activities
  • Provide monthly updates to program staff

To apply, dowload the application by clicking on the link below:

Mentor Application (Editable PDF)